• Home
  • Reviews
  • Featured
  • Archives
  • Videos
  • Devices
  • Send Tips
  • Contact
  • AndroidCommunity on Twitter AndroidCommunity on Facebook AndroidCommunity on Google+ AndroidCommunity RSS Feed

Android Community

    • MUST READ

      STORIES

    • HTC Butterfly S official: UltraPixel Camera, BoomSound, 5-inch display

      June 19, 2013

    • Android 5.0 ‘Key Lime Pie’ Concept Design has us dreaming for the future

      June 18, 2013

    • Huawei Ascend P6 official as world’s thinnest smartphone

      June 18, 2013

  • Trending Topics
  • Jelly Bean
  • NVIDIA
  • Galaxy S 4
  • HTC One
  • Nexus 7
  • Tegra
  • Sell Your Used Phone

Google makes a brief statement regarding Apple v Samsung trial

2
  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 27 Aug, 2012

Google makes a brief statement regarding Apple v Samsung trial

Up until today Google has been rather silent regarding the Apple vs Samsung lawsuit that many are calling AppSung. After the jury ruled completely and utterly in favor of Apple claiming Samsung infringed on multiple patents — and requested over 1 billion in damages Google has finally chimed in with a comment.

Just like the jury’s deliberation, Google’s response is short and sweet — and that is all we get for now. While there will obviously be tons more to this story (sadly) over the next few weeks and months, today Google mentioned that they aren’t too worried about the results. Here’s what the old Goog had to say:

“The court of appeals will review both infringement and the validity of the patent claims. Most of these don’t relate to the core Android operating system, and several are being re-examined by the U.S. Patent Office. The mobile industry is moving fast and all players — including newcomers — are building upon ideas that have been around for decades. We work with our partners to give consumers innovative and affordable products, and we don’t want anything to limit that.”

They do briefly mention that many of the “ideas” have been around for decades, and we totally agree but don’t get us started. Based on comments from AllThingsD Google doesn’t sound too concerned, but then they did just pick up a huge patent portfolio with their acquisition of Motorola Mobility.

To be honest however, as much as Google gained from the Moto acquisition this has to be somewhat unsettling for Google and their partners. While Samsung does have a chance at many appeals (or more) this mess is still far from over regarding Samsung, and the many other OEMs. AllThingsD seems to think Apple will be headed for Google directly next. All I have to say about that is — notification pull-down bar!

Thoughts?

Story Timeline

  • Apple opens another lawsuit against Samsung, This time in the Netherlands
  • Samsung: Apple lawsuits didn't change the Galaxy S III
  • Judge Koh asks Apple if they're "smoking crack" in Samsung lawsuit
  • Apple and Samsung both infringe on each other's patents, Korean court rules
  • Apple vs Samsung verdict reached - expect appeals
  • Samsung found guilty across the board - fined over 1 billion dollars
Share
  • Android 5.0 'Key Lime Pie' Concept Design has us dreaming for the future
  • HTC One Mini headed to AT&T
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series quad-core benchmarks: This thing is fast

Tags: AppleGooglelawsuitpatentpatentsSamsung

  • http://profiles.google.com/gwingzero Gilbert Gonzalez

    I’m sure somehow Apple will end up being the ones who invented the notification pull down bar. Or they’ll probably say the fact that Android has ANY kind of notifications is grounds for infringement. You know cuz I definately walked into the store and said…hey I want that Samsung phone cuz it has that awesome bounce back feature!!

    • http://www.androidcommunity.com Cory Gunther

      Windows Phone actually had the pull down long before Android, but yea… idk.

  • Search

  • REVIEWS

    • Sony Xperia ZL ReviewSony Xperia ZL Review
    • GALAXY S 4 Tech21 Impact Mesh case reviewGALAXY S 4 Tech21 Impact Mesh case review
    • AT&T LG Optimus G Pro ReviewAT&T LG Optimus G Pro Review
    • Iron Man 3 game Review: what you need to knowIron Man 3 game Review: what you need to know
    • Samsung GALAXY S 4 ReviewSamsung GALAXY S 4 Review
  • HANDS-ON & QUICK LOOKS

    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series developer platform first lookQualcomm Snapdragon 800 series developer platform first look
    • Huawei Ascend P6 “Beauty Shot” hands-on demo shows smooth-skin oddityHuawei Ascend P6 “Beauty Shot” hands-on demo shows smooth-skin oddity
    • Huawei Ascend P6 hands-onHuawei Ascend P6 hands-on


  • T-Mobile G1 Accessories
  • RECENT COMMENTS

  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise

Copyright 2013 Android Community